The Lamassu Statue: Guardian of Persepolis
The Lamassu Statue at the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis: Symbol of Ancient History and Universal Peace The Lamassu, a majestic winged bull with the head of a human, stands proudly at the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis, Iran. This ancient statue, steeped in myth and history, serves as a […]
The Bride of Shiraz; Narenjestan Qavam Persian Garden
Narenjestan Qavam is an astonishing traditional house in the city of Shiraz. It is in the old region of the city and is only 400 meters away from Nasir-ol-Molk (or the pink) Mosque. Narenjestan Qavam Garden was presented to Shiraz University in 1966 after being restored and has been kept under its supervision since then. […]
Visiting Tomb of Saadi, the Shirazi Poet
Saadi of Shiraz is the title of the Shirazi poet from the 13th century. He became interested in religion, knowledge, and research in his adolescence and left Shiraz to acquire knowledge in Baghdad. He got under the influence of his masters and went on long journeys. Most of these trips are recorded in his book […]
The Welcoming Gate of All Nations in Persepolis
The Western Portal for the historical site of Persepolis is called the Gate of All Nations. As understood from the name of this portal, which was in fact a roofed iwan, it was the entrance place for kings, royalty, and visitors of the Achaemenid kings. Persepolis has three portals and you enter from the Western […]
The Mesmerizing Pink Mosque
If you want to travel to Iran, you should know that mosques built in different periods in our country are among the most significant attractions; but in Shiraz, there is an example of these mosques that have intertwined people and divinity with its colors and lights. It sparkles like a diamond with its pink tiling […]
Pasargadae Garden
According to what archeologists have found, there used to be a garden in Pasargadae that was built on the command of Cyrus the great. The remnants of streams and the passing of a small river along the historical area of Pasargadae is a proof for this hypothesis. The experts have located the first garden in […]
Reading and being Exposed to the poems of Hafez
Come to the tomb of Hafez in Shiraz and ask someone there to read and translate some verses from this great Iranian poet. Shiraz and Hafez are tied together in the pathway of history and in Iran when talked about Shiraz, Hafez is reminded too. The majority of his poems are Ghazal, mostly composed […]
Eating in Haft Khan Restaurant of Shiraz
The people of Shiraz care a lot about good food. That’s why there are lots of restaurants with a high variety of food in this city. Haft-khan restaurant is one of the best places. Before this and while talking about the old region of Shiraz, we recommend that you have your meals in Haft Khan […]
Persian Garden or Paradise
In Shiraz, you can experience walking in many samples of what is known as Persian Garden, or Paradise: Eram Garden, Narenjestan Qavam Garden. Iranian garden is known as Pardis (Paradise) or Ferdows in Persian literature. These gardens have certain characteristics: 1- Being on the pathway of a brook, Qanat, or small fluent river. 2- Being […]